articulation (noun)

  • 111outer closure — noun : the outer of the two ends of the chamber formed by a stop articulation the lips, the tongue and teethridge, the tongue and velum, or the glottis may be the outer closure compare inner closure …

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  • 112partial diphthong — noun : a speech sound whose articulation resembles that of an ordinary diphthong in being a transition between two vowel positions but which differs in having a held beginning or ending called also imperfect diphthong …

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  • 113pubic symphysis — noun : the rather rigid articulation of the two pubic bones in the midline of the lower anterior part of the abdomen * * * Anat. the fixed joint at the front of the pelvic girdle where the halves of the pubis meet. See diag. under pelvis. [1930… …

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  • 114sigmoid cavity — noun : either of two articulatory surfaces in the elbow: a. : semilunar notch called also greater sigmoid cavity b. : a surface on the inner side of the distal end of the radius for articulation with the ulna called also lesser sigmoid cavity …

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  • 115sound-type — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a speech sound whose articulation and acoustic effects are unlike those of any other speech sound : a member of the entire stock of allophones in one or more languages …

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  • 116sphenopalatine foramen — noun : a foramen between the sphenoidal and orbital parts of the vertical plate of the palatine bone; often : a deep notch between these parts that by articulation with the sphenoid bone is converted into a foramen …

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  • 117symphysis menti — noun Etymology: New Latin, literally, symphysis of the chin : the median articulation of the two bones of the lower jaw …

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  • 118voice qualifier — noun : one of the manners of speaking (as whining, chuckling, loud tone of voice, rasp, general high pitch) that may accompany the articulation of the vowels and consonants of an utterance and convey a meaning of social relationship and emotion …

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  • 119vowel triangle — noun : a triangular or a trapezoidal or trapeziform figure on which vowels are charted according to the position of the part of the tongue that is highest in their articulation …

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  • 120temporomandibular joint syndrome — noun : a group of symptoms that may include pain in the temporomandibular joint, headache, earache, neck, back, or shoulder pain, limited jaw movement, or a clicking or popping sound in the jaw and that are caused either by dysfunction of the… …

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